Project manager

The Project manager provides support to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Knowledge Management Support Services (KMSS). This position assists the Program Manager (PGM) and Deputy Program Manager (DPM) in ensuring the timely accomplishment of all specified requirements and works with senior management to establish program priorities. The Project Manager is responsible for all related contract personnel and operates the program according to established policies / procedures and within stipulated budgetary confinements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the PM and the DPM with new initiatives or projects and with the development of innovative management solutions for the client.

Meets routinely with the customer and contract staff. Preparation for, attendance at, and follow-up for these meetings may adsorb as much as 50% of the average week. Assists the PM with confirming to client that new projects or initiatives fall with-in the negotiated level of effort.

Compiles and Quality Controls all statistical reports. Provides input for reports and for other deliverables.

Develops and updates procedural manuals.

Provides input, planning support and implementation support for marketing and outreach activities and for informal and formal events with client and staff.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to any training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design or related field and five (5) years’ of experience; or equivalent combination of education / experience. Experience managing progressively more complex training programs.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATION

PMP Certification preferred

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Demonstrated competency in working with a wide range of government departments with diverse business needs, interests, expectations and requirements

Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

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Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) was founded as the government contracting arm of the Chickasaw Nation. The vision was to build CNI into a collection of profitable companies. Within a short time CNI has become one of the largest and most successful corporations in the United States.

CNI now owns and manages many business enterprises that collectively employ more than 2,000 people. The long-term strategy of CNI is to continue to grow by expanding the number of federal contracts and through selective acquisition of small 8(a) companies that fit the CNI business model.